How far is Rockcreek, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Rockcreek, OR to Gresham, OR is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.13 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.87 mi
35.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.87 mi
Kilometers
35.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.13 mi
Kilometers
46.88 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM PDT
Return by in Rockcreek
Wed, Apr 15, 10:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockcreek
2026-04-15T08:48
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockcreek
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portland
OR

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

From Rockcreek
14.4 mi
00h 21m
To Gresham
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockcreek and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockcreek and Gresham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    696 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Rock Creek Drive

    143 m · 25 sec · Northwest Rock Creek Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

    1455 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1198 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

    1189 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle

    2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge

    2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway

    1501 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockcreek and Gresham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 23%
Northwest Sunset Highway
5.18 mi · 18%
Columbia River Highway
4.72 mi · 16%
Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 15%
Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.12 mi · 4%
I 84 East
1.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Banfield Freeway

Continue on Banfield Freeway

6.56 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 21m from Rockcreek
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Rockcreek and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockcreek to Gresham?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Rockcreek and 14.7 miles from Gresham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rockcreek and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockcreek and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 21.87 mi (35.19 km).

Rockcreek

#1 Rockcreek

Unincorporated community in Oregon

Population9,316
Coordinates45.5501200, -122.8770500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.877866, 45.549638)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.20
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.10 $10.20
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.50 $11.00
Premium $5.57 $5.73 $11.47
Diesel $6.37 $6.56 $13.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockcreek and Gresham. The current time is 08:48:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.